Cobham Free School vs Notre Dame School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cobham Free School
Cobham · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
983 students
Notre Dame School
Convent Lane · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
371 students
| Measure | Cobham Free School Cobham, South East | Notre Dame School Convent Lane, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #154 of 679 | #34 of 679 |
| National rank | #617 of 4,090 | #110 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 983 | 371 |
| Pupils on roll | 983 | 371 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 74.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.1 | 66.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.5% | 86.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.9% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 4.98 | 6.06 |
| A level points per entry | 33.9 | 44.2 |
| town | Cobham | Convent Lane |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cobhamfreeschool.org.uk | www.notredame.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 80.0).
- •Cobham Free School is the larger school with 983 students compared with 371.
- •Cobham Free School is a academy school while Notre Dame School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Cobham Free School is co-educational and Notre Dame School is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cobham Free School better than Notre Dame School?
On the Success Index (England), Notre Dame School ranks higher (95.1 vs 80.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cobham Free School and Notre Dame School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cobham and Convent Lane in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cobham Free School: 983. Notre Dame School: 371. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cobham Free School and Notre Dame School rank in South East?
Cobham Free School is 154th of 679 and Notre Dame School is 34th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).